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公开(公告)号:US20130059427A1
公开(公告)日:2013-03-07
申请号:US13656585
申请日:2012-10-19
Applicant: Intermolecular, Inc.
Inventor: Sandra G. Malhotra , Sean Barstow , Tony P. Chiang , Pragati Kumar , Prashant B. Phatak , Sunil Shanker , Wen Wu
IPC: H01L21/02
CPC classification number: H01L45/1608 , H01L27/2418 , H01L27/2463 , H01L45/08 , H01L45/1233 , H01L45/145 , H01L45/146 , H01L45/1625 , H01L45/1641
Abstract: Nonvolatile memory elements that are based on resistive switching memory element layers are provided. A nonvolatile memory element may have a resistive switching metal oxide layer. The resistive switching metal oxide layer may have one or more layers of oxide. A resistive switching metal oxide may be doped with a dopant that increases its melting temperature and enhances its thermal stability. Layers may be formed to enhance the thermal stability of the nonvolatile memory element. An electrode for a nonvolatile memory element may contain a conductive layer and a buffer layer.
Abstract translation: 提供了基于电阻式开关存储元件层的非易失性存储元件。 非易失性存储元件可以具有电阻性开关金属氧化物层。 电阻式开关金属氧化物层可以具有一层或多层氧化物。 电阻式开关金属氧化物可以掺杂有增加其熔融温度并增强其热稳定性的掺杂剂。 可以形成层以增强非易失性存储元件的热稳定性。 用于非易失性存储元件的电极可以包含导电层和缓冲层。
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公开(公告)号:US20130056852A1
公开(公告)日:2013-03-07
申请号:US13668488
申请日:2012-11-05
Applicant: Intermolecular, Inc.
Inventor: Imran Hashim , Edward L. Haywood , Sandra G. Malhotra , Xiangxin Rui , Sunil Shanker
IPC: H01L29/92
CPC classification number: H01L21/3141 , C23C16/02 , C23C16/405 , H01L21/02186 , H01L21/02271 , H01L21/02315 , H01L21/31604 , H01L28/91
Abstract: Methods for depositing high-K dielectrics are described, including depositing a first electrode on a substrate, wherein the first electrode is chosen from the group consisting of platinum and ruthenium, applying an oxygen plasma treatment to the exposed metal to reduce the contact angle of a surface of the metal, and depositing a titanium oxide layer on the exposed metal using at least one of a chemical vapor deposition process and an atomic layer deposition process, wherein the titanium oxide layer comprises at least a portion rutile titanium oxide.
Abstract translation: 描述了用于沉积高K电介质的方法,包括在衬底上沉积第一电极,其中第一电极选自铂和钌,对暴露的金属施加氧等离子体处理以减小接触角 并且使用化学气相沉积工艺和原子层沉积工艺中的至少一种在暴露的金属上沉积氧化钛层,其中所述氧化钛层包含至少一部分金红石型氧化钛。
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公开(公告)号:US09105646B2
公开(公告)日:2015-08-11
申请号:US13731548
申请日:2012-12-31
Applicant: Intermolecular, Inc. , Elpida Memory, Inc
Inventor: Sandra G. Malhotra , Hiroyuki Ode , Xiangxin Rui
Abstract: A method for reducing the leakage current in DRAM Metal-Insulator-Metal capacitors includes forming a flash layer between the dielectric layer and the first electrode layer. A method for reducing the leakage current in DRAM Metal-Insulator-Metal capacitors includes forming a capping layer between the dielectric layer and the second electrode layer. The flash layer and the capping layer can be formed using an atomic layer deposition (ALD) technique. The precursor materials used for forming the flash layer and the capping layer are selected such they include at least one metal-oxygen bond. Additionally, the precursor materials are selected to also include “bulky” ligands.
Abstract translation: 一种降低DRAM金属 - 绝缘体 - 金属电容器中的漏电流的方法包括在电介质层和第一电极层之间形成闪电层。 降低DRAM金属 - 绝缘体 - 金属电容器中漏电流的方法包括在电介质层和第二电极层之间形成覆盖层。 闪光层和覆盖层可以使用原子层沉积(ALD)技术形成。 选择用于形成闪光层和覆盖层的前体材料,使得它们包括至少一种金属 - 氧键。 此外,前体材料被选择为也包括“体积大”的配体。
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公开(公告)号:US08878269B2
公开(公告)日:2014-11-04
申请号:US13738831
申请日:2013-01-10
Applicant: Intermolecular, Inc.
Inventor: Hanhong Chen , Wim Deweerd , Sandra G. Malhotra , Hiroyuki Ode
IPC: H01L27/108
CPC classification number: H01L28/40 , H01L21/02178 , H01L21/02181 , H01L21/02186 , H01L21/02189 , H01L21/02194 , H01L21/0228 , H01L27/1085 , H01L28/60
Abstract: A method for forming a DRAM MIM capacitor stack having low leakage current and low EOT involves the use of an compound high k dielectric material. The dielectric material further comprises a dopant. One component of the compound high k dielectric material is present in a concentration between about 30 atomic % and about 80 atomic and more preferably between about 40 atomic % and about 60 atomic %. In some embodiments, the compound high k dielectric material comprises an alloy of TiO2 and ZrO2 and further comprises a dopant of Al2O3. In some embodiments, the compound high k dielectric material comprises an admixture of TiO2 and HfO2 and further comprises a dopant of Al2O3.
Abstract translation: 用于形成具有低漏电流和低EOT的DRAM MIM电容器堆叠的方法涉及使用复合高k电介质材料。 电介质材料还包括掺杂剂。 复合高k介电材料的一个组分以约30原子%至约80原子之间的浓度存在,更优选约40原子%至约60原子%之间。 在一些实施方案中,化合物高k介电材料包含TiO 2和ZrO 2的合金,并且还包含Al 2 O 3的掺杂剂。 在一些实施方案中,化合物高k介电材料包含TiO 2和HfO 2的混合物,并且还包含Al 2 O 3的掺杂剂。
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公开(公告)号:US20130285695A1
公开(公告)日:2013-10-31
申请号:US13932640
申请日:2013-07-01
Applicant: Intermolecular, Inc.
Inventor: Gaurav Verma , Tony P. Chiang , Imran Hashim , Sandra G. Malhotra , Prashant B. Phatak , Kurt H. Weiner
IPC: G01R31/28
CPC classification number: G01R31/2831 , G01R31/2834 , H01L22/34
Abstract: In embodiments of the current invention, methods of combinatorial processing and a test chip for use in these methods are described. These methods and test chips enable the efficient development of materials, processes, and process sequence integration schemes for semiconductor manufacturing processes. In general, the methods simplify the processing sequence of forming devices or partially formed devices on a test chip such that the devices can be tested immediately after formation. The immediate testing allows for the high throughput testing of varied materials, processes, or process sequences on the test chip. The test chip has multiple site isolated regions where each of the regions is varied from one another and the test chip is designed to enable high throughput testing of the different regions.
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公开(公告)号:US08569818B2
公开(公告)日:2013-10-29
申请号:US13658065
申请日:2012-10-23
Applicant: Intermolecular, Inc.
Inventor: Sandra G. Malhotra , Hanhong Chen , Wim Y. Deweerd , Hiroyuki Ode
CPC classification number: H01L28/60 , H01L27/10852 , H01L28/40
Abstract: A method for forming a DRAM MIM capacitor stack having low leakage current involves the use of a first electrode that serves as a template for promoting the high k phase of a subsequently deposited dielectric layer. The high k dielectric layer comprises a doped material that can be crystallized after a subsequent annealing treatment. An amorphous blocking is formed on the dielectric layer. The thickness of the blocking layer is chosen such that the blocking layer remains amorphous after a subsequent annealing treatment. A second electrode layer compatible with the blocking layer is formed on the blocking layer.
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公开(公告)号:US08546236B2
公开(公告)日:2013-10-01
申请号:US13738866
申请日:2013-01-10
Applicant: Intermolecular, Inc.
Inventor: Sandra G. Malhotra , Hanhong Chen , Wim Deweerd , Mitsuhiro Horikawa , Kenichi Koyanagi , Hiroyuki Ode , Xiangxin Rui
Abstract: A method for fabricating a DRAM capacitor stack is described wherein the dielectric material is a multi-layer stack formed from a highly-doped material combined with a lightly or non-doped material. The highly-doped material remains amorphous with a crystalline content of less than 30% after an annealing step. The lightly or non-doped material becomes crystalline with a crystalline content of equal to or greater than 30% after an annealing step. The dielectric multi-layer stack maintains a high k-value while minimizing the leakage current and the EOT value.
Abstract translation: 描述了制造DRAM电容器堆叠的方法,其中电介质材料是由与轻掺杂或非掺杂材料组合的高掺杂材料形成的多层叠层。 在退火步骤之后,高掺杂材料保持无定形,结晶含量小于30%。 在退火步骤之后,轻掺杂或非掺杂材料变成结晶含量等于或大于30%的晶体。 电介质多层堆叠保持高的k值,同时使漏电流和EOT值最小化。
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公开(公告)号:US08541868B2
公开(公告)日:2013-09-24
申请号:US13665524
申请日:2012-10-31
Applicant: Intermolecular, Inc. , Elpida Memory, Inc
Inventor: Sandra G. Malhotra , Hanhong Chen , Wim Y. Deweerd , Hiroyuki Ode
IPC: H01L21/02
CPC classification number: H01L28/40 , H01L21/02186 , H01L21/02194 , H01L21/0228 , H01L21/02304 , H01L21/02356 , H01L27/10852 , H01L28/75
Abstract: A method for forming a DRAM MIM capacitor stack having low leakage current involves the use of a first electrode that serves as a template for promoting the high k phase of a subsequently deposited dielectric layer. The high k dielectric layer comprises a doped material that can be crystallized after a subsequent annealing treatment. A metal oxide second electrode layer is formed above the dielectric layer. The metal oxide second electrode layer has a crystal structure that is compatible with the crystal structure of the dielectric layer. Optionally, a second electrode bulk layer is formed above the metal oxide second electrode layer.
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公开(公告)号:US08541828B2
公开(公告)日:2013-09-24
申请号:US13668488
申请日:2012-11-05
Applicant: Intermolecular, Inc.
Inventor: Imran Hashim , Edward L. Haywood , Sandra G. Malhotra , Xiangxin Rui , Sunil Shanker
IPC: H01L27/108 , H01L29/76 , H01L29/94 , H01L31/119
CPC classification number: H01L21/3141 , C23C16/02 , C23C16/405 , H01L21/02186 , H01L21/02271 , H01L21/02315 , H01L21/31604 , H01L28/91
Abstract: Methods for depositing high-K dielectrics are described, including depositing a first electrode on a substrate, wherein the first electrode is chosen from the group consisting of platinum and ruthenium, applying an oxygen plasma treatment to the exposed metal to reduce the contact angle of a surface of the metal, and depositing a titanium oxide layer on the exposed metal using at least one of a chemical vapor deposition process and an atomic layer deposition process, wherein the titanium oxide layer includes at least a portion of rutile titanium oxide.
Abstract translation: 描述了用于沉积高K电介质的方法,包括在衬底上沉积第一电极,其中第一电极选自铂和钌,对暴露的金属施加氧等离子体处理以减小接触角 并且使用化学气相沉积工艺和原子层沉积工艺中的至少一种将氧化钛层沉积在暴露的金属上,其中氧化钛层包括至少一部分金红石型氧化钛。
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公开(公告)号:US08541283B2
公开(公告)日:2013-09-24
申请号:US13830282
申请日:2013-03-14
Applicant: Intermolecular, Inc. , Elpida Memory, Inc
Inventor: Sandra G. Malhotra , Hanhong Chen , Wim Y. Deweerd , Mitsuhiro Horikawa , Kenichi Koyanagi , Hiroyuki Ode , Xiangxin Rui
Abstract: A method for fabricating a DRAM capacitor stack is described wherein the dielectric material is a multi-layer stack formed from a highly-doped material combined with a lightly or non-doped material. The highly-doped material remains amorphous with a crystalline content of less than 30% after an annealing step. The lightly or non-doped material becomes crystalline with a crystalline content of equal to or greater than 30% after an annealing step. The dielectric multi-layer stack maintains a high k-value while minimizing the leakage current and the EOT value.
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